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Patent GB-190303700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning the Grooves and the Tread of Electrical Tramway Rails.
Inventor: MATHER ALFRED THOMAS MELDRUM
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 3700. Mather, A. T. M. Feb. 17. Rail-cleaners; tramcars.-For cleaning the tread and groove of electric-tramway rails, a duplex scraper 10 mounted on a pivoted lever 11 is placed between each pair of wheels, so that one scraper is in action as the car moves one way, and its neighbour when the car is moving in the opposite direction. The lever 11 has stops 13, 14 adapted to bear against an upper lever 15. A vertical slide 16 supported by a cross - slide or pivoted plate 18, carries the levers, and is pressed down by a spring 17 to cause each scraper to bear elastically upon the rail. The plate 18 is carried by a bracket 30 provided with screws for regulating the distance of the appliance from the rail. When the slide 16 is screwed down by a handle 29 and nut 28, the scrapers bear on the rail, and gripper levers 23, 24, pivoted to the plate 18, hold the lever 15, against which the lever 11 is bearing, either by the stop 13 or the stop 14, according to the direction of travel. If the pressure becomes more than normal, the lever 15 is pressed to one side, when one of the levers 23, 24, through a rod 25 or 26, lifts the slide and tends to raise the scraper over the obstruction, the handle spindle being free to slide up through its guide 32.
Patent GB-190303703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spindles for Spinning and Analogous Machines.
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 3703. Boyd, T. A., and Boyd, J. & T. Feb. 17. Spindle apparatus.-Relates to means for lubricating and protecting the bearings of flyer spindles 1, Figs. 1 and 4, from dust. The spindles are formed, above their wharls 2, with conical necks 1<1> having their largest diameters uppermost, so that the oil tends to rise to the top of the bearings l<2>, the bush 3 carried in the spindle rail 4 being scooped out at l<2> for its reception. Horizontal and vertical grooves 3', 3<1> in the bush secure constant circulation of the oil. In one modification, an oil cup 5<1>, Fig. 4, is attached to the wharl 5, and the bush 7 may have horizontal and vertical grooves 7<1>, 7<2> to circulate the oil. In another modification, also applicable to spindles with parallel necks, curved strips of steel 8', Fig. 7, are secured to the lower part of the bush 8, which has a groove 8<1>, Fig. 7, opposite this strip, pointing inwards and upwards, into which the oil is forced by centrifugal force.
Patent GB-190308075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Coin Released, or Operated Apparatus.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 8075. Johnson, J. Y., [Jaeger, O.]. April 7. Fraud, preventing ; money shoots.-The shoot, having an inclined part A and a vertical part A<1>, is formed of a plate folded over at the edges a, a<1> so as to hold a coin of the requisite diameter except at the angle a<2>, where the lower lip is not turned in but forms a diverging track a<3>. A lump B, under a broader part b of the upper fold, switches the coins so that any which are small enough to escape the fold run off down the diverging track, and drop outside the vertical part of the shoot. An outlet aperture e is also cut in the vertical part of the shoot ; a pendulum weight C, opposite to it, diverts coins if the machine is tilted to defeat the object of the higher outlet.
Patent GB-190315028-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Machines for Making Tune Sheets of Music.
Inventor: COLLINS NORMAN
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 15,028. Collins, N. July 7. Automatic instruments, tunesheets for. A perforating or punching machine for making tune-sheets by the operation of a keyboard instrument, or from another tune-sheet or stencil, is shown. A row of punches A, normally retained in inoperative position, are mounted to work in conjunction with the bed dies B for perforating one or more sheets C. Above the punches are the striker-bars or drivers D, normally inoperative but brought into position to operate the punches by the action of the electromagnets M, and the driving-gear for continuously reciprocating the punch drivers. The sheet C is fed step-by-step by the alternate descent and ascent of the presser roller N, slack in the bight of the sheet being taken up by the take-up spool. The electromagnets M, controlling the punches, are selectively energized by key contacts, or by an electric tracker-board in which, as the stencil travels, the circuits of the electromagnets are made at the perforations and broken at the intervals by spring contact-pieces. The stencil sheet may be rotated at any desired speed.
Patent GB-190323667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Nail-driving Machines.
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 23,667. Barclay, W. R., Bates, A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Oct. 31. Nailing.-In a nailing-machine applicable for attaching heels to boots or shoes, in which the nails are driven from a horn placed inside the boot &c., and are defected towards the centre of the heel, means are provided to remove the naildeflectors from the nail-passages to enable fresh nails to be inserted. The drivers D, Fig. 2, attached to the head of the plunger C, work in the nail-passages or tubes E which normally project above the surface of the horn A. Radial deflectors F, working in passages A<0>, have camsurfaces F<2> engaged by corresponding surfaces E<2>x on the tubes E. When the tubes E are depressed by the work X, Fig. 5, against the springs H, the deflectors F are moved inwards by the india-rubber band G, or by other springs or a cam. When the work is removed, the deflectors are pushed outwards, leaving the tubes E unobstructed. Weighted levers may be used instead of the springs H to raise the tubes E. In a modification, the tubes E are supported by an annular block, sliding on a central stem and pushed upwards by a spring. Figs. 9 and 10 show a modification in which a single plunger Ex, resting upon the spring H<x>, projects from the horn A. The stop M on the plunger projects loosely into the gap L' in the sleeye L<2> of the cam-plate L, above which are arranged the radial deflector slides F<x>, provided with pins 0 engaging slots L' in the camplate. The threaded part J of the plunger engages the nut K so that, when depressed by the work, the plunger rotates, enabling the sleeve L' to t e rotated yieldingly by the spring N, drawing the slides F<x> inwards. Holes P in the slides F have chamfered surfaces P<1> which are engaged by the drivers D in their upward travel. In further modifications, the tubes E, Fig. 2, and the plunger E<x>, Fig. 9, do not project above the horn A but are connected to a rod which is depressed automatically by a cam, and raised by a spring or counterweight. The rod may be operated by an electromagnet controlled by a moving part of the machine, or by a hand or foot lever instead of, or in addition to, the automatic motion. The deflector slides may project normally into the tubes and be removed, either automatically or by the hand or foot lever, when it is desired to leave the tubes free to receive nails.
Patent GB-190323753-A (GB)
Title: Improved Transportable Mail Cart for Children.
Inventor: MUELLER GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-11-02
Abstract: 23,753. M³ller, G. Nov. 2. Children's mail carts.-Relates to a folding mail cart of the type in which a well B has a pin-andslot connection with brackets d pivoted to the body A. The bottoms a, e, sides c, f, and backs b, g of the body and well are hinged together so as to fold into the position shown in Fig. 3 ; they are normally held in position by hooks, bolts, &c. Springs m are hinged to the shafts z and fold underneath the bottom a. Supports o, p, which are pivoted to the shafts z so as to fold up as shown in Fig. 5, are provided with rigid cross-bars r, s, and are normally connected by hinged bars k, which are pivoted to the supports o and hook over pins on the supports p. The axle consists of two parts, normally bolted together, which, in the folded position, Fig. 2, pass through holes in the body and well and are held in position by wedges inserted in the bolt holes. The wheels are sometimes provided with short axles, which are rigidly or detachably attached to the springs so that the wheels may fold with the springs underneath the bottom a.
Patent GB-190323982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: HAMPSON JANE GARDNER
Filed: 1903-11-05
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 23,982. Hampson, J. G. Nov. 5. Hooks and eyes.-Two or more hooks B are attached to the base-plate A, which is sewn to the garment. A hump C is formed on each hook or on the base-plate to prevent accidental unfastening. The eye consists of the bar D, at each end of which are two wire rings or loops E or holes stamped in sheet metal. The ends of the eye may be connected by the base-plate G, Fig. 4. Fig. 13 shows a modified form of the eye.
Patent GB-190324649-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cleaning Boiler Flues.
Inventor: BULL CHARLES
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 24,649. Bull, C. Nov. 13. Flues, cleaning.-Soot is removed from the external flues of steam boilers by a hinged scraper g, mounted on a carriage a running on wheels e. The scraper is brought into operation when the carriage is drawn forwards. To suit flues of different widths, the carriage and flap are made telescopic in the lateral direction. Guide-rollers are fixed to the upper edges of the carriage.
Patent GB-190326844-A (GB)
Title: Nut and Pipe Wrenches.
Inventor: STEWART DAVID
Filed: 1903-12-08
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 26,844. Stewart, D. Dec. 8. Wrenches.-A nut and pipe wrench of the rocking-jaw type is shown in Fig. 2. The rocking jaw 34 has side wings at its lower end to embrace the central fin of the slide 30 which surrounds the bar 11 carrying the fixed jaw 13. When the wrench is in use, the tops of these wings contact with the top walls of the recesses in the sides of the slide 30, and thus take the strain off the pivot pin 35, which is locked in position by the adjusting- screw 27, but may be also riveted over at the ends. The jaw 34 is steadied by two lugs 46 projecting backwardly from the jaw 13, and is forced backwards by the spring pin 48, its motion being limited by the abutting surfaces 38, 39, or by the surface 38 and a screw 60. The bar 11 and the jaw 34 are grooved to receive the adjusting-screw 27, the groove 45 being continued to the end of the tang 12. The tang is pushed through the head 16 and between the spring prongs 17 of the handle piece 15, these prongs being grooved to receive the edges of the tang, and the handle piece is secured by a pin 50. On each side of the handle is fixed a wood or other gripping-piece, which fits into a recess in the head 16 and has a rib to fit between the prongs 17 and against the tang 12, the rib being nipped when the conical thimble 18 is forced on the end of the handle and secured by a pin 22. The head 16 is recessed for the thumbnut 28 and its upper side prong 24 is slotted to clear the screw 27.
Patent GB-190418179-A (GB)
Inventor: ROLFE EDWARD
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,179. Rolfe. E. Aug. 22. Enamelling ; moulding bricks, tiles etc.; pottery. -A coating of plastic clay and colouring-matter, applied to a column of clay as it emerges from an extrusion press, is faced and caused to adhere to the clay by means of a frame F consisting of a top, inclined towards the front, and two slotted sides vertically adjustable on bars E fixed to the mouth of the press. The frame may also be applied to a table over which the clay is passed.
Patent GB-190418815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: NICHOLLS GEORGE RUSSELL
Filed: 1904-08-31
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,815. Nicholls, G. R. Aug. 31. Cameras; shutters. -In cameras in which a mirror is used to throw the image on to the focussing-screen, this mirror is so mounted that, in moving away from the front of the plate or film, it clears the lens even when a shortfocus lens is used in a raised position, and, when the mirror is moved to its inoperative position, the shutter is set off. Means are provided to ensure the focussing-screen being in similar position to the reversing back. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the mirror a is pivoted at its back end on a pin which moves in the cam-slot c. It is further supported at another point near the middle of the side where it is attached by the pin d to the lever e. This lever e turns about the pivot e<1> and is normally held by the spring f so that the mirror is in position against the focussing-screen b. A handle is provided outside the camera to move the lever e and bring the mirror into focussing position. In returning from this position, the back end of the mirror moves up and backwards along the cam-slot c and then moves partly forward again, while the front end is constrained to move in a hollow curve which is arranged to clear the lens. The mirror comes into contact with the focussing-screen by a sliding movement. As the mirror completes its movement, the projection m on the lever e strikes the bar m<1>, which is moved forward and removes a spring-controlled detent from the shutter mechanism. To prevent the reversing back D from being used in a position differing from the focussing-screen b, projections b<3> on the back are arranged to fit into slots b<2> on the focussing-screen or on a reversible mask for the same. These slots and projections are arranged differently on adjacent sides of the screen and back. Several modifications of the means for moving and guiding the mirror are described. One is shown in Fig. 8. The back of the mirror a as before runs in the cam-slot c, and, near the front end, a pin a<1> passing through a lug on the mirror frame and the link e<7> runs in cam-slots g on the side of the camera. The link e<7> is connected to the crank e of the rocking shaft h, controlled by the spring h<2>. The cam h<3> acts on the bell crank h<4>, which serves as a brake, and further, on completion of the movement upwards of the mirror, causes the rod h<5> to release the shutter.
Patent GB-190419302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Glass Vessels.
Inventor: SIEVERT PAUL THEODOR
Filed: 1904-09-07
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 19,302. Sievert, P. T. Sept. 7. Moulding; press. ing; shearing.- Relates to the manufacture of glass vessels such as accumulator cells &c. A piece of plastic glass is placed upon a moist surface, and a frame b with handles c and having a knife-edge b is pressed upon it. The steam generated causes the cake to assume the form d, upon which it is inverted and held over the mould a, while a stamp e is inserted. The glass is then pressed into contact with the stamp e by means of bars f, which may have projecting arms g, Fig. 3, and is finally pressed into the mould a in the ordinary manner. In the case of large vessels, instead of separating the superfluous glass h, Fig. 6, in the usual way, a cutting-ring i is pressed down against a stop &c. so as almost to sever the glass. The part h may be cracked off when cold. The ring i is provided with a moist cover k, in order that the steam generated may press the glass against the walls of the mould.
Patent GB-190419505-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Connecting Screw Propellers to Shafts.
Inventor: GEYER WILLIAM EDWARDS
Filed: 1904-09-09
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 19,505. Geyer, W. E. Sept. 14, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Screw propellers.-Launches are driven astern without reversing the motor by reversing the angle of the propeller blades. The boss 2 of the propeller is rotated with the shaft by the pin 7, and is provided with semicircular rabbets to take the blades. The blades 10 turn on the screws 14 as pivots. In each blade-seat is a slot 5, through which passes a pin 6, secured to the shaft, and entering the groove 13 on the underside of the blade. A longitudinal movement of the propeller boss alters the adjustment of the blades.
Patent GB-190420169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: PAINDAVOINE-DUFOUR PIERRE ANTO
Filed: 1904-09-19
Granted: 1905-09-19
Abstract: 20,169. Dufour, P. A. Paindavoine-, and Paindavoine, P. H. J. Sept. 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act A.D. 1901]. Bucket pumps.-The piston or bucket C, H, D is hollow, the lower portion working in the chamber A and the upper portion in the chamber B, and contains a float valve H, which serves to close the orifices c during the downward stroke of the piston. As the piston descends, the water enters the chamber A from the supply pipe I, while, on the return stroke, the water flows through the orifices c into the portion D of the piston and thence to the outlet J. In order to facilitate the opening of the valve H, an opening d is made in the wall of the piston, so that, when the latter is at the bottom of its stroke, communication is opened between the chambers A, B. The piston is counterbalanced by a weight G or, alternatively, by means of a pipe L communicating with the underside of the piston. The joints at K are constructed in the form shown so as to facilitate packing. A modification is shown in Fig. 3, in which the hollow piston is replaced by two pistons U, C<1> connected to the same piston-rod, the pipes I, L', J<1> and the valve H having the same functions as before. When two pumps are coupled together, equilibrium is obtained by connecting the undersides of the pistons by a pipe.
Patent GB-190421319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chucks.
Inventor: KIMMAN HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1904-10-04
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 21,319. Kimman, H. J. Oct. 4. Chucks for holding flat bar drills have a cylindrical body formed with a shank 2 and a slot 3 extending from side to side. The lower end of the slot terminates in a conical bore which receives a split wedge 6 embracing the shank of the d r i l l. The wedge is forced home by a screw cap 7 provided with a bearing ring 9. A rectangular block 13 extends across the slot 3 and forms an adjustable abutment for the drill. 1. The ends of the block 13 are threaded and engage a screwed casing 12 rotatably mounted between a flange 10 and screwed ring 11 on the drill body.
Patent GB-190423106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink Stands.
Inventor: DAVIS EMRY
Filed: 1904-10-26
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,106. Davis, E. Oct. 26. Inkstands.- Within the reservoir A, a sleeve 1 is supported by the collar 2 cf hard rubber &c., the mouth of the reser voir being kept airtight by means of a packing-ring 3 of soft rubber. A float or plunger 4 fits the sleeve 1 closely, and comprises a supply tube 5 and the dipping- cup 7, an air chamber being formed between the supply tube and toe outer shell, leaving the annular space 6 open. The sleeve 1 is provided with an overflow chamber 8. A tube 10, having a flange 11, fits loosely within the supply tube 5, and is prevented from dropping out, when the plunger is raised, by a flange 9 ; it is screwed into a cross-tube 12, which is longer than the interior diameter of the sleeve 1. On depressing the plunger, ink rises from the reservoir into the dipping-cup ready for use, or, by raising the plunger, air will pass into the reservoir. In a modification, the collar 2 and the ring 3 are omitted, the sleeve 1 fitting the reservoir directly, and the flanges 9, 11 may also be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190425859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Removing Air from Boiler Feed Water.
Inventor: GUEMBEL LUDWIG CARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,859. Guembel, L. C. F. Nov. 28. Feedwater, purifying.- Air is removed by spraying the feed through a loaded valve f into the upper part of a vessel a. When a certain quantity of air has accumulated, a float g opens a valve h and allows it to escape. The outlet for the purified feed is shown at c. The apparatus may be fitted on the feed-pipe, or preferably, on the feed heater.
Patent GB-190426757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Bells Worked by Electrically Controlled Compressed Air or other Gas.
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,757. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Dec. 8. Pneumatic bells.-A bell, operated by compressed air, is controlled by electrical means. To ring the bell, the switch S is closed, and the electromagnet a is consequently energized, the armature a<1> being thereby attracted and opening the valve v. Air under pressure is thus admitted from the source z, and the piston u is raised, raising the hammer and making one stroke on the bell l. By the same movement, the circuit of the electromagnet is broken, so that the armature a' and the valve v drop, and the piston u falls or is drawn down by a spring. The falling hammer makes a second stroke on the lower part of the bell and at the same time re-makes the electric circuit, the movements being thus repeated till the switch S is opened.
Patent GB-190428293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tops
Inventor: PHILIPPART GUSTAVE
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-12-23
Abstract: 28,293. Philippart, G. Aug. 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Spinning and pneumatic toys; tops.-Double tops or spinning toys of the kind shown in Fig. 1 are protected from damage by elastic rings d of indiarubber or leather, engaged by peripheral grooves c. In a modification, the conical bases are completely covered by solid or hollow rubber caps e, Fig. 2, which may extend over a portion of the conical surfaces. In another modification, the toy is pneumatic, and is inflated within a rigid envelope g.
Patent GB-190428565-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chronograph.
Inventor: BAUME ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,565. Baume, A., [trading as Baume & Co.]. Dec. 28. Drawings to Specification. Stop-mechanism; dials; hands.-For purposes such as yacht racing, in which it is necessary to know the amount of time left before a signal will be given, two dials are provided at the back and front of a watch respectively, and hands on the same shaft sweep round these dials. If the numbering is the same on both dials, the hands turn in opposite directions relatively to the dials and one will give the time that has elapsed and the other the time that is to elapse. The hands are set to zero in the usual way, and the watch may have one of its dials to register time as in an ordinary watch.
Patent GB-190501336-A (GB)
Title: Improved Undergear for Go-carts and the like.
Inventor: KITCHIN HARRY
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 1336. Kitchen, H. Jan. 24. Children's mail-carts; springs.-Go-carts are provided with a swinging axle 2, Fig. 4, which is normally held in position against the spring frame 1 by a clip 12 and may be released to allow the carriage to rest on front legs 17, Fig. 1, and its rear wheels 21. The axle 2 is suspended by arms 10 from a transverse cranked rod 5 and has fastened to it an arm 14 which is connected by rods 16 to the legs 17. One end 6 of the crank bar 5 is connected to a cord 7 extending through guides to the handle-bar. On the cord 7 being pulled, the bar 5 is rotated and the cranked portion 20 bears on the spring catch 12 and releases the axle 2. As the axle swings forwards, the legs 17 are brought into contact with the ground and serve as a support for the carriage. The springs 1 may be curved or bent as shown in Fig. 4.